Southeast Asia's Digital Economy Reaches $368 Billion, Driven by AI Growth
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Southeast Asia's digital economy reached $368 billion in GMV in 2025, a 17% year-on-year increase, according to the 2026 Google, Temasek and Bain report. Generative AI has become an essential part of daily life for 243 million people in the region, with usage growing four times faster than mobile internet. The report predicts AI usage will grow 60 times over the next five years, driving growth in e-commerce, travel and media as the sector moves toward a trillion-dollar scale.
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东南亚数字经济增长17%至368亿美元
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The 11th annual e-Conomy SEA report projects Southeast Asia's digital economy will grow 17% year-on-year to $368 billion in GMV in 2026, reaching $1 trillion by 2035. Generative AI is used daily by 243 million people in the region, scaling four times faster than mobile internet, with AI implementation sustaining growth across e-commerce, online travel, media, mobility and financial services.
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- Google AI 官方博客SelectedGoogle, Temasek and Bain report Southeast Asia's digital economy reaches $368 billion in 2026, driven by AI
The 11th annual e-Conomy SEA report projects Southeast Asia's digital economy will grow 17% year-on-year to $368 billion in GMV in 2026, reaching $1 trillion by 2035. Generative AI is used daily by 243 million people in the region, scaling four times faster than mobile internet, with AI implementation sustaining growth across e-commerce, online travel, media, mobility and financial services.